Crazy Tube Circuits | UNOBTANIUM RAW | Limited Edition | Germanium Klon & Dumble in a Box | Dual Overdrive

Unobtanium was inspired by 3 of the most mythical and sought-aer pieces of music gear and combines their ultra-rare sonic elements. A magical tone overdrive meets two legendary amps. We have accurately recreated the circuit of the high headroom OVERDRIVE with the mystical blend of clean and overdriven tones.

The RAW edition is the first pedal of its kind to feature germanium transistors in the clipping section of a K-style circuit producing higher gain, naturally compressed tones. RAW AMP section uses an all-analog circuit to capture the powerful side of two legendary tube amplifiers. From big fat clean to raw singing overdrive with blooming harmonic overtones. A passive effects loop gives you the option to connect your beloved pedals between your overdrive and amps in a box, building your ideal rig.

MAIN SONIC DIFFERENCE BETWEEN STANDARD & RAW VERSION

KLON SIDE

Standard version: MOD setting = silicon diodes added in combination with the germanium diodes in the clipping section for higher output/less compression.
Raw version: OC45 setting = New Old Stock Mullard/Valvo OC45 germanium transistors used instead of germanium diodes for clipping resulting in higher gain and sustain/compression.

DUMBLE SIDE

Standard version: Smoother jazz/blues oriented tones.
Raw version: Glassier blues rock oriented tones.

Please note that the Raw version will be produced in small batches due to the extra time needed to test and match the germanium transistors and it will be in production for only as long as we have stock of the Mullard / Valvo OC45

OVERDRIVE VOICING TOGGLE SWITCH 

stock: The original mythical drive circuit produced by the fabled germanium diodes.

OC45: Higher gain tones produced by New Old Stock Germanium transistors in the clipping section.

bypass toggle switch: Select between the original BUFFER bypass, adding clarity to your signal chain and running long cables without affecting tone, or TRUE bypass via a high quality relay.

AMP

gain: Controls the amount of compression/drive. From clean boost to raw singing overdrive.

emphasis: Adds gain and adjusts presence and bottom end response before the signal is overdriven. Brighter, tighter and enhanced pick attack as you turn clockwise.

tone: Controls the amount of post-overdrive high end frequencies, brighter as you turn clockwise.

volume: Controls the output volume. Features enormous amounts of output volume making it ideal to also be used as a preamp/booster. voicing toggle switch or external XT footswitch (3): Select between different amp voicings.

ODS: Raw singing overdrive with enhanced mid frequencies and blooming harmonic overtones.

SSS: “Clean” drive with natural organic compression.

Internal trimmers:

ODS BOOST trim: Add up to extra 6db of output gain / volume boost with a similar effect of pushing the power tubes harder. Only affects ODS voicing.

SSS LOW trim: Adjust low end response of SSS voicing.

Notes:
(1) The sonic difference in voicing is most noticeable in higher gain settings. You may experience a difference in output volume between the two voicings.
(2) AMP section is an amp-in-a-box overdrive circuit. It does not feature a power amp or a speaker simulation circuit. It is intended for use with another amp/speaker cabinet. We recommend using a separate speaker simulation device when going direct.
(3) External footswitch bypasses onboard voicing toggle switch operation.
Le side’s LED turns half red when in ODS voicing.
A barely noticeable momentary pop is perfectly normal when AMP voicing switch changes state.

Warning: This unit was designed for 9V DC input only. It features an internal voltage boost. Do not use a higher voltage power supply as it will cause malfunction and void warranty!